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[REVIEW] Incipio Feather for HTC One

I had this case on the HTC 8X in grey and it was easily one of the best cases I've ever had on any phone. The thinness, feel and texture was great.
As a first case for the HTC One I decided to buy this one but in black instead of grey to match with the light aluminum. It's a great case, it feels great, adds grip and the matte color is awesome. The grip and feeling on the back is superb. However, for that matte look, the black case texture/material is a little different than the one I had on the grey for the 8X.
It attracts finger prints and sweat or grease of your fingers. If it wasn't for this, this case would be perfect, at least for me.
If you don't live on a humid place or don't have have problems with finger prints, get this case by all means. Where I live it's almost 80%-95% humid all year so even if I don't have sweaty hands, it's inevitable that they get moist.
To sum up, it's a wonderful case, despite the problem with the smudges on the back. For that detail alone, it won't be for anyone as it would need to be cleaned two or three times a day to avoid the greasy/moist look on the back.
I do plan to get one in grey as the one I had on the 8X had an even better texture and feel and it didn't attract stains or finger prints at all. AT ALL. It was also a much of a darker grey that it showed on the pictures and I liked it even more when I got it.
For scratch protection, minimum bulk and great look and feel, this is a very good case.
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PS: I have a MEIFENG (Bear Motion) in grey and a black Nillkin case on the way. I will post about them when they get here.

WOW that looks amazing. never heard of this brand case i am going to have to pick one up. thanks for your review!!

My problem with the case is the open top and bottom.

djq said:
WOW that looks amazing. never heard of this brand case i am going to have to pick one up. thanks for your review!!
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You are welcome. Incipio is a known brand but not in all countries, they make cases for almost every smartphone.
OGhoul said:
My problem with the case is the open top and bottom.
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I like the open top and bottom because it adds to the lightweight of the case and allows the natural aluminum color to be displayed prominently. The accessibility of the USB port and the power button is great because there is nothing around them.
This kind of case is only for scratch protection but that's the kind I'm always looking for.

I've also recently purchased this case in black. I LOVE the look of this case and one of the main features I like is that it still manages to maintain the ultra slim look and feel of the HTC One. This case really does fit well and doesn't detract from the stellar good looks of the phone.
One thing I do look for in these slim cases is that if the top edge of the case is slightly raised above the glass. That's a positive for me as I do not use screen protectors. With the top edge of the case raised just a hair it makes it easier to put my phone face down without worrying about scratching the glass. The Incipio Feather does have this very slight edge thankfully.
The only downside so far is that I've had to return my first case due to cracks. The two top corners of the case started to show stress cracks for some reason. In fairness they could have already been there as the first case I bought was already opened at the store and could have been a previous return. I didn't really check it that closely. It could have also been from me being a little aggressive taking the phone out of the case once to show somebody how slim it was. It fits really well so I may have forced it a little too hard.
The store did replace the case as it was previously opened and I checked the new one pretty carefully so no issues so far with the replacement. I'll post back here if any cracks appear again. Just in case you get one, be careful removing or installing the case and you should be fine. If you want the ultimate in good looks, decent grip and scratch protection then you won't go far wrong with this one. If you're one of those folks that likes the big armoured cases then this one isn't for you and nothing to see here.
This case will give you some basic protection while still maintaining the look and feel of the phone. And admit it, the look and feel of the HTC One is at least half or more of the reason you bought this awesome phone in the first place! Cheers!

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You are welcome. Incipio is a known brand but not in all countries, they make cases for almost every smartphone.
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thats why i love this forum i learn something i may have never found out about

joudbren said:
I've also recently purchased this case in black. I LOVE the look of this case and one of the main features I like is that it still manages to maintain the ultra slim look and feel of the HTC One. This case really does fit well and doesn't detract from the stellar good looks of the phone.
One thing I do look for in these slim cases is that if the top edge of the case is slightly raised above the glass. That's a positive for me as I do not use screen protectors. With the top edge of the case raised just a hair it makes it easier to put my phone face down without worrying about scratching the glass. The Incipio Feather does have this very slight edge thankfully.
The only downside so far is that I've had to return my first case due to cracks. The two top corners of the case started to show stress cracks for some reason. In fairness they could have already been there as the first case I bought was already opened at the store and could have been a previous return. I didn't really check it that closely. It could have also been from me being a little aggressive taking the phone out of the case once to show somebody how slim it was. It fits really well so I may have forced it a little too hard.
The store did replace the case as it was previously opened and I checked the new one pretty carefully so no issues so far with the replacement. I'll post back here if any cracks appear again. Just in case you get one, be careful removing or installing the case and you should be fine. If you want the ultimate in good looks, decent grip and scratch protection then you won't go far wrong with this one. If you're one of those folks that likes the big armoured cases then this one isn't for you and nothing to see here.
This case will give you some basic protection while still maintaining the look and feel of the phone. And admit it, the look and feel of the HTC One is at least half or more of the reason you bought this awesome phone in the first place! Cheers!
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I'm very careful with my phones and cases. I hope yours was only a detail you didn't see when you bought it.
How are you doing with the finger smudges on the back of this case? It's better than I initially thought but I still have to clean it often.
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thats why i love this forum i learn something i may have never found out about
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Everyone is learning something on this forum all the time

Just something i've noticed since i bought this case. Both the small strips on the sides have cracked. The case is awesome and i really don't care but be for-warned if you are picky.

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Just something i've noticed since i bought this case. Both the small strips on the sides have cracked. The case is awesome and i really don't care but be for-warned if you are picky.
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You can contact Incipio about this. The case comes with a one year warranty and I'm sure they'd be willing to cover that and replace it.:good:

I've bought a few cases for the One and this is definitely my favorite, all the rest I enjoyed but missed the slim line feel. The incipio is the best of both worlds.
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Just ordered one of these.
I'm seeing a lot of reviews on Amazon with the lighter colored ones hazing up flash pictures. Seems to be a common thing with close cutouts for the LED. Black cases are going to be the best to avoid flash interference.

Got mine and yes it's definitely one of the most minmalist cases I've ever used. Be careful with this one as it doesn't afford much in the way of drop protection but you already knew that...
The lip over the screen is a bit shorter than I'd like, still need to be wary of setting it down screen down just in case.
However for those that prefer the naked feel but don't want to be paranoid of scratching the back when sitting on a table, you will like this!
Be wary the plastic cutout piece along the top where the volume rockers and usb charging port are quite thin and can break if stressed too hard when putting the case on and especially taking it off, just take you time and be gentle.
The black finish does show finger grease but is easily cleaned. The incipio dual is the same way. At least it doesn't scratch super easy like some of the smooth and glossy backs.
No case is perfect, that's why I have a drawer full of different cases!

I like the minimalist look, but does anyone know of any similar type 'snap on' cases that has a bigger lip over the corners/edges so that the screen is more protected?
My friend has this case in grey, and hers started peeling/chipping on the back after a few months of use. She contacted Incipio and they'll be sending her a new case which is good...

I picked up a case for my HTC One at best buy. It looks 100% identical except for the logo on the back of the case. Very nice case.

icepixie said:
I like the minimalist look, but does anyone know of any similar type 'snap on' cases that has a bigger lip over the corners/edges so that the screen is more protected?
My friend has this case in grey, and hers started peeling/chipping on the back after a few months of use. She contacted Incipio and they'll be sending her a new case which is good...
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There is the Poetic Palette and Nillkin Hard Case/Shell. I can't say about the front lip for the screen as I don't own them but you can search for pictures and see if it is more prominent than the lip on the feather.

Looks nice and very slim!! :laugh:

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I want to get one.How Can i get it

Looking for textured back skin / shield

New owner here:
Read the reviews and knew the glass back isn't exactly a problem but I would prefer something more textured like some other phones - even faux leather even.
I'm currently using the adhesive back that came with my phone and it's not bad but wondering what else other owners are using.
Thank you.

You can find a plenty of "Carbon Fiber" skins around. I had one on my previous phone and made it feel really good.
Alternatively, check this site out: https://dbrand.com/shop/xperia-z3-compact
The page speaks for itself, but there's leather. I can't tell you how the site is because I've never bought from them, and I can't say if the leather is real or not. You'll have to look around to see other people's opinions on that.
Gave you a stepping stone at least.

Bought from them twice.
Shipping is very slow since you pay less than 2$ of shipping fee.
As said, the cut is really precise, and repositionnnable if necessary.
I have the "carbon" one and it looks great. Almost like real carbon fiber.
It's textured and resistant to scratch. Don't expect the phone to be less slippery however.
Bought the metal skin for my Ps4 and it looks great on the console, not on the controller.
Looks like real brushed aluminum.
Recommended

Slickwraps
Slickwraps has skin for front, back and sides for a complete skinned look. Got black leather on white.

avinandaspid said:
Slickwraps has skin for front, back and sides for a complete skinned look. Got black leather on white.
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What about the texture?
And is it possible to use a tempered glass screen protector with the front skin?

I am also looking for a away to make the phone less slippery without a case (I have tried several cases, they all suck more or less).
Never again shall I buy a phone this slippery, it really is annoying how it handles with one hand.

Glass is less slippery if you have sweaty hands. Your fingers , long or short, rest on the side of the phone which is plastic, the skin does help on that area.
If you want real leather, check COLORS
Yes you can use tempered, but tempered has to be placed before the skin.

I'm giving dbrand a try. I've always used slickwraps but I don't see the point of paying for an entire skin and not using it.
Dbrand has sale today also. 25% off!

DBrand Dragon Skin

DBrand just released its new dragon skin today, and I think it looks incredible. They're also offering 20% off site wide today, so it's a good day to order if you want one. This is my first DBrand skin, so I'll post my thoughts after I get it. I really wish I had the black G6 now, because I think that would have looked even better, but I'm still excited to put it on my platinum version.

Ordered some for myself and my wife as well.
It'll be interesting to see if it actually is grippy since they bragged about that when releasing it.

I like the dragon skin a lot. I was able to get just the pieces to go around the cameras. It was pointless to get front and back because I already have a case covering back (so it wouldn't be seen) and tempered glass on front, which has slots cut out for camera and speaker, so the skin would lay flat.

Poloki said:
I like the dragon skin a lot. I was able to get just the pieces to go around the cameras. It was pointless to get front and back because I already have a case covering back (so it wouldn't be seen) and tempered glass on front, which has slots cut out for camera and speaker, so the skin would lay flat.
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I got it for the back and the camera. I have tempered glass on the front, but if the skin is as grippy as they say it is, I might use the phone without a case a little bit more...Maybe...I'm also waiting for Best Buy to get the Speck Presidio Grip in stock so I can see how that looks/feels.

Obscure Reference said:
Ordered some for myself and my wife as well.
It'll be interesting to see if it actually is grippy since they bragged about that when releasing it.
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Yeah, I'm really hoping for some significant grip.

I also bought the dragon dbrand skin for the back and camera. I'm hoping to be able to use it without a case at times when I'm home. Whenever I leave home, the case will always be on it.

Here are a couple pictures I took of the skin on my platinum G6. It isn't as grippy as I thought it would be, but I still really like it.

mhill1986 said:
Here are a couple pictures I took of the skin on my platinum G6. It isn't as grippy as I thought it would be, but I still really like it.
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Nice! Same feel as their other skins with just another pattern?

Obscure Reference said:
Nice! Same feel as their other skins with just another pattern?
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Sorry, this is my first DBrand skin, so I can't comment on that. They claim this is their grippiest skin.

mhill1986 said:
Sorry, this is my first DBrand skin, so I can't comment on that. They claim this is their grippiest skin.
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What's the material like? I was hoping they'd start with a rubberized skin at some point.

Obscure Reference said:
What's the material like? I was hoping they'd start with a rubberized skin at some point.
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It is so thin, it does not feel rubberized...maybe a tiny bit of tackiness to it. You can feel the texture of it--slightly rough. I guess I might compare it to a textured leather feel. It might add more grip if it went around the sides of the phone, but as is, I don't think it adds a ton of grip, though I am more confident that it won't slide out of my pocket when I'm sitting.

mhill1986 said:
It is so thin, it does not feel rubberized...maybe a tiny bit of tackiness to it. You can feel the texture of it--slightly rough. I guess I might compare it to a textured leather feel. It might add more grip if it went around the sides of the phone, but as is, I don't think it adds a ton of grip, though I am more confident that it won't slide out of my pocket when I'm sitting.
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Sounds pretty close to their old skins then. Maybe the pattern gives a bit more grip. Looking forward to trying it out when it arrives.
Cheers mate!

DBrand Leather
I just got mine! Leather Back with Matte Yellow Camera. The leather back isn't as grippy as I thought it would be but still better than before.

chanakyashah said:
I just got mine! Leather Back with Matte Yellow Camera. The leather back isn't as grippy as I thought it would be but still better than before.
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Nice!
I've had their leather skin before and yeah, it's not all that grippy. Neither were their wood or matte either. Sounds like the dragon skin isn't revolutionary either, but it might be a bit better at least.
Looks nice though.

Obscure Reference said:
Nice!
I've had their leather skin before and yeah, it's not all that grippy. Neither were their wood or matte either. Sounds like the dragon skin isn't revolutionary either, but it might be a bit better at least.
Looks nice though.
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I think I should have gone with Slickwraps, I think the leather feel is more genuine with them.

chanakyashah said:
I think I should have gone with Slickwraps, I think the leather feel is more genuine with them.
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Well yeah, they've got actual real leather as well. ?

Got mine the other day, pretty nice. Not quite as grippy as I'd hoped but it helps a bit and protects against scratches at least.
Looks good though.

chanakyashah said:
I think I should have gone with Slickwraps, I think the leather feel is more genuine with them.
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Huge Thanks!

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Huge Thanks!
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What's the point now

I'm actually considering removing mine again and just keeping the part for the cameras​.
It looks good and provides great scratch resistance but not really that much grip really. In some cases I actually think it's more slippery than the naked glass back. Depends on if your fingers are dry out not I guess.
Still deciding. It makes for a harder fit in some cases as well.

Recommendations for a Slim, Soft-Touch TPU Case?

I'm a new Axon 7 owner and am currently searching for a case to use on this phone. The stock transparent case that comes with the phone is great but due to the fact it's a glossy plastic, it attracts a lot of grease from my fingers and feels dirty after a while. I also dislike it because the sweat from my hands will form into condensation on the back of the case. I also have a problem where the jack on my headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M50) is too large to fit in the hole provided.
I decided to purchase the Spigen 'Rugged Armor' case from Amazon after reading a lot of positive comments about it, but I have been left disappointed and debating whether to return it due to the sheer size and thickness that makes handling the phone (Which is already large enough!) incredibly difficult with small hands. The case does not add much friction despite the material used having a rubber-like appearance, and I actually feel more likely to drop the phone as a result of trying to fumble with the added size. As well as this, the cut-out for the headphone jack is still too small even though it's larger than the wider than the one seen on the stock case. I also find it a lot more difficult to access the fingerprint scanner due to the thickness of the case surrounding it. Another problem is that the case is quite difficult to put onto the phone and a lot harder to remove, to the point where it feels like i'm actually going to damage the phone by attempting to do this!
For my previous phone, a Lenovo ZUK Z2, I had a fantastic Nillkin 'Frosted Shield' shell case that was made from a soft-touch rubber-like plastic. It was very slim at about 2mm in thickness at most, and although it didn't offer much in the way of drop-protection, it did have a nice textured back and that increased the grip tremendously. So, despite the case not being able to protect the phone quite as much from being dropped, it didn't matter because the chances of dropping the phone in the first place were a lot less likely. I wondered whether there was something similar for the Axon 7, but instead in a TPU-style with the sealed corners, and the same thickness as the stock case that's included with the phone? Any recommendations would be most appreciated.

This one is the best one, hands down: https://www.amazon.de/ARTILVST-umgebene-Struktur-Oberfl%C3%A4che-Protector/dp/B01MTLLSPA/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505381744&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=axon+7+slim+case+sand
It is ultra slim and has a very nice feel.

Sui77 said:
This one is the best one, hands down: https://www.amazon.de/ARTILVST-umgebene-Struktur-Oberfl%C3%A4che-Protector/dp/B01MTLLSPA/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505381744&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=axon+7+slim+case+sand
It is ultra slim and has a very nice feel.
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That looks nice, it's kinda like the old Sandstone Black finish on the OnePlus One. There was one similar to this on Amazon UK but I don't think it had the same texture to it. My only compliant with that one is that it isn't a TPU case which completely covers the corners, but on the other hand the sand texture probably adds a lot of grip to reduce the risk of it being dropped.
I'm currently looking into getting the J&D case from their official website. It's in TPU-form which covers the entire phone (Except from the power/volume buttons!) and has the textured soft-touch back I wanted. The only problem with this one is that the glossy plastic edges look a bit tacky in the pictures, but hopefully it's not as bad in person as it looks on the website. I have a discount code which knocks a subtle 15% off the price listed, so it might be worth a shot.

Looking into this now myself. The stock clear case will go yellow as they all do. Getting cheap see through black case as a temporary till I find a good one. I find the clear one a tad loose at the side.

Sui77 said:
This one is the best one, hands down: https://www.amazon.de/ARTILVST-umgebene-Struktur-Oberfl%C3%A4che-Protector/dp/B01MTLLSPA/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505381744&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=axon+7+slim+case+sand
It is ultra slim and has a very nice feel.
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Hi there,
Does this case provide good grip?
Thanks for confirming!

joaste said:
Hi there,
Does this case provide good grip?
Thanks for confirming!
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Yes.
In my opinion it's the perfect one.
My buddies ordered it for their Samsung cause of the nice touch.
Color is anthracite, not fancy but decent

Sui77 said:
Yes.
In my opinion it's the perfect one.
My buddies ordered it for their Samsung cause of the nice touch.
Color is anthracite, not fancy but decent
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Thanks. I'm mostly interested in the grip. I had a similar case from Amazon. fr but it was in fact quite slippery (it had a satin feel to it). Had to send it back.
The stock case that came with the Axon 7 is quite grippy but it is slowly going yellow.

joaste said:
Thanks. I'm mostly interested in the grip. I had a similar case from Amazon. fr but it was in fact quite slippery (it had a satin feel to it). Had to send it back.
The stock case that came with the Axon 7 is quite grippy but it is slowly going yellow.
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This one is a different story.
It's the best pick you can get

Sui77 said:
This one is a different story.
It's the best pick you can get
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Thanks. Just ordered it.

joaste said:
Thanks. Just ordered it.
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Hey, have you received the case yet? Just wondering what you thought to it. If either you or @Sui77 could post a picture of it, that would be great as well. I'm still debating whether to choose this or the J&D TPU case that completely conceals the corners. I can't stand using the case which came with the phone much longer, as it's made from glossy plastic and attracts a lot of filth and grease. I imagine the ARTILVST case would be a lot better in this regard.

P650SE said:
Hey, have you received the case yet? Just wondering what you thought to it. If either you or @Sui77 could post a picture of it, that would be great as well. I'm still debating whether to choose this or the J&D TPU case that completely conceals the corners. I can't stand using the case which came with the phone much longer, as it's made from glossy plastic and attracts a lot of filth and grease. I imagine the ARTILVST case would be a lot better in this regard.
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Yes I did. Or is ok, but not as grippy as I was hoping for. The original case provides more grip.
Some pics attached.

joaste said:
Yes I did. Or is ok, but not as grippy as I was hoping for. The original case provides more grip.
Some pics attached.
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Thanks for posting those pictures! That's a shame to hear the grip wasn't as good as expected. I wanted something which provided more grip than the stock case, so maybe this isn't the right one for me. I also live in the United Kingdom and having the case shipped from Germany would make it more expensive in postage costs. It does look like a nice case but I am worried it might not offer much protection if the phone is dropped. I think the J&D case would perhaps be better because it has a soft-touch back and conceals all the corners properly.

I have that same Spigen case as above, an Incipio TPU case in smoked brown, and another thin "shell case". This thin shell offers zero protection in case it is dropped, making using one pointless , IMO.
The Incipio case is OK, but again thin and will show wear very quickly. The Spigen one is my favorite hands down, doesn't add bulk to the phone all ports easily accessable, and the edges offer good grip.

christoophat said:
I have that same Spigen case as above, an Incipio TPU case in smoked brown, and another thin "shell case". This thin shell offers zero protection in case it is dropped, making using one pointless , IMO.
The Incipio case is OK, but again thin and will show wear very quickly. The Spigen one is my favorite hands down, doesn't add bulk to the phone all ports easily accessable, and the edges offer good grip.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions regarding the cases available for the Axon 7. It's interesting to hear how you found the Spigen case not to be bulky, because I found the opposite and returned it for that exact reason. I eventually purchased one of the cheap, plastic shell cases from AliExpress similar to the that in the pictures Joaste posted above.
My overall opinion on this case has been positive but it has worn on the edges and there are cracks down all four corners. As you mentioned, a shell case does not offer much drop protection but it's definitely better than not having a case at all and it does improve the grip quite notably. However, I wish it had a textured or 'Sandstone' back to help avoid grease buildup.
I am now looking for another case, but options in the UK are limited since the Axon 7 is not officially sold here.

I've been using my TPU smoke black case with a glass screen protector for a while and enjoyed that. I got fed up with the Poetic Revolution case because of the dry protector built into the front. It allowed dust and stuff in between the screen and protector. Tonight I stripped out the dry protector and put the case on with the glass protector still on the screen. Fits nice. I have a full coverage protector to fit and might see if it will work with the Poetic. Might need to trim the inner edges of the corners near the speaker grilles.

I've been using this Proworx case since right after I got my Axon 7, so for a bit over a year now. I wasn't super impressed when I got it so I figured I'd replace it as soon as I found something better or it wore out, but I'm still using it, which says something about it.
It isn't the slimmest, for sure, but it isn't as bulky as the Otter Boxes and whatnot that everyone with a non-cracked iphone seems to have. It protects very well - TPU around the edges, fully covering the corners (which is a must, in my eyes), polycarbonate back, enough of a lip on top to protect the screen if you set it down face-down, and the cut-outs and buttons are perfect. Good drop protection - I've "thrown" it onto asphalt, tile, and concrete without the phone getting a scratch. Also works well with the glass screen protectors we covered in another thread. Easy enough to put on and take off too, with no chance of the phone just falling out.
Again, not the thinnest, but not huge, and the protection is excellent. Plus they're cheap and come in multiple colors. And as is typical with cheap stuff manufactured in China, I've seen this same case under at least a couple of other brand names, CoverOn for one. For $5-$6 I recommend trying it - I like it enough that I pretty much never think about replacing it, even though it (a clear one) has yellowed a tad. After trying like 10 cases for my G3 and finding faults with each of them, I can say I like this one enough that I'll probably replace it with the same one, eventually.

emepher said:
I've been using this Proworx case since right after I got my Axon 7, so for a bit over a year now. I wasn't super impressed when I got it so I figured I'd replace it as soon as I found something better or it wore out, but I'm still using it, which says something about it.
It isn't the slimmest, for sure, but it isn't as bulky as the Otter Boxes and whatnot that everyone with a non-cracked iphone seems to have. It protects very well - TPU around the edges, fully covering the corners (which is a must, in my eyes), polycarbonate back, enough of a lip on top to protect the screen if you set it down face-down, and the cut-outs and buttons are perfect. Good drop protection - I've "thrown" it onto asphalt, tile, and concrete without the phone getting a scratch. Also works well with the glass screen protectors we covered in another thread. Easy enough to put on and take off too, with no chance of the phone just falling out.
Again, not the thinnest, but not huge, and the protection is excellent. Plus they're cheap and come in multiple colors. And as is typical with cheap stuff manufactured in China, I've seen this same case under at least a couple of other brand names, CoverOn for one. For $5-$6 I recommend trying it - I like it enough that I pretty much never think about replacing it, even though it (a clear one) has yellowed a tad. After trying like 10 cases for my G3 and finding faults with each of them, I can say I like this one enough that I'll probably replace it with the same one, eventually.
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I decided to order one of these in black to try out. Have been quite happy with my Spigen, but after installing this Proworx case yesterday, I think I am falling in love. Seems to offer enough protection, fits & looks nice, AND I kind of like how the buttons are a bit harder to push in, which actually prevents me from squeezing open the screen every time I try to pick it up. :good:

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I've been using my TPU smoke black case with a glass screen protector for a while and enjoyed that. I got fed up with the Poetic Revolution case because of the dry protector built into the front. It allowed dust and stuff in between the screen and protector. Tonight I stripped out the dry protector and put the case on with the glass protector still on the screen. Fits nice. I have a full coverage protector to fit and might see if it will work with the Poetic. Might need to trim the inner edges of the corners near the speaker grilles.
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Quoting myself here.
Today I fitted the full coverage protector to my Axon 7 and it fits into the Poetic Revolution case nicely! Glad I stripped out the dry protectors in the Poetic cases. I've also now fitted a plastic protector over the glass one as a quick and easy tear off to sacrifice for wear and tear but the glass one makes the front of the phone flat. Even with two stacked protectors, touch works perfectly.
The picture is slightly misleading as the black section also covers the capacitive buttons so there's no indicator of position, but not being backlit anyway, it makes little difference.
Here's a quicky bunch of pics. I have a soft TPU smoky case, black Poetic Revolution and a blue/grey Poetic Revolution which can be mix and matched. Got a couple of little bubbles under the plastic protector and will fix that later, or just remove it. Looks good with just the full coverage glass one.

If anyone is looking for a slim case I just picked up a Bear Motion Sand from eBay. Best case I've had so far for my A7 and I've tried quite a few. Feels like my OPO did.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J9Y5CQ...d_r=3683683e-ab8d-11e8-96dd-777fa7fb2507&th=1
Been using this one for over 6 months now with out any issues , not as bulky as it looks and the stand is useful . I also have a full body clear skin from clear-coat that fits superbly, clear-coat has various outlets through the UK and installs as you wait , is a bit pricey at £30 for the full skin .
I work in the building trade so need it well protected .

DBrand skin feedback

Hi everybody,
Today I'm loocking for a dbrand skin for Pixel 2xl Panda.
I would like to protect him with panda skin from Dbrand and i'm loocking for some feedback about the durability of this skin and eventually some tips for a clear case to show it

Le_Combattant said:
Hi everybody,
Today I'm loocking for a dbrand skin for Pixel 2xl Panda.
I would like to protect him with panda skin from Dbrand and i'm loocking for some feedback about the durability of this skin and eventually some tips for a clear case to show it
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It's good stuff, I had it on my moto z. As far as clear cases, the spigen liquid crystal is what I have on my panda right now. It's good but it discolored after a while.

Edmontonchef said:
It's good stuff, I had it on my moto z. As far as clear cases, the spigen liquid crystal is what I have on my panda right now. It's good but it discolored after a while.
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Yeah I read that TPU turn yellow after week/months.
So I would like a bumper (maybe rhino) but I want a protection to cover the back of the Pixel 2xl. It's a very sensitive material.

I've been rockin a dbrand skin & grip since dbrand released them.... got sucked in from all the advertising on LTT. But I've gotta say they're both great & worth the price! Well, sorta...
So the original grip case you had to order off indiegogo, I don't think it's available any more. But after a little more than a year of use the harden plastic around the rubberized power button has broken. The case is still functional and held together but the rubberized button. The hard rubberized corners and grip have worn soft and rounded. Yes, I use my phone a lot especially the double press power for the camera. It was expensive for a bumper type case, but was worth it IMO. I've dropped this phone more times than I'd care to admit and not a mark on it, even landing screen first. I'm happy with the year and a bit I've gotten from this case and would order another.
The grip case came with a back skin, I had to RMA my original 2 XL because of a camera issue and ordered a replacement skin while it was in for RMA. When you order the back skin they actually send you two skins. One is just the back and ends at the "edge". The second will wrap around the sides. I had ordered a matching front skin as well. The skin can be challenging to line up and apply, but you can peel it off and reapply if its not 100%. I may just have sucked at applying the wrap around skin, but I couldn't get the seams to line up perfectly, no matter how hard I tried (had the same problem with the skin for my iPad mini 4) . Since I had the grip case, I just applied the back only skin and have been happy with that. As for the front skin, I think because of the slight curve to the screen it never adhered properly, even after a bit of heat with a hairdryer to get it to take the shape, and eventually peeled off. There also isn't much material, so not worth it IMO.
I'd definitely buy their cases again but would only get the back skins.